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Boyd, Thomas Wilson

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British

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Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Lieutenant
Unit:
H.M.S. ML 160 (ML 160), Royal Navy
Awarded on:
May 21st, 1942
Awarded for:
Operation Chariot
"For great gallantry and skill in bombarding Enemy positions on shore at point blank range; and in taking his own craft, in the full light of searchlights, and in the face of concentrated Enemy fire from a range of less than 100 yards, to the rescue of the crew of a burning Motor Launch."
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Awarded on:
January 1st, 1963
"For services as President, Hull Fishing Vessel Owners' Association, Ltd."
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Awarded on:
June 10th, 1967
"For services to the Trawler Fishing Industry."
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

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